Students might have been eligible for extra aid from Savannah State University depending on the way they paid for their tuition.
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The bad road behind the Drew Griffith building near Tiger Express is finally getting fixed. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, students were forced to move out of their dorms and during the week, process tractors begin pulling onto campus to fix the roadway issue.
On May 4, Savannah State C.A. Sydney Palmer will be hosting a Manifesting Monday Zoom Chat thanks to the Freshman Living and Learning Center. The Zoom chat will begin at 6:30 PM, Eastern Standard Time.
Many people are finding ways to be creative during the COVID-19 quarantine, especially on social media.
On April 12, 2020, the modeling troupe organization Savage Inc. kicked off their annual savage week, this time virtually. The purpose of this event was for the organization to keep the campus engaged with their organization while providing students with entertainment during their quarantine.
The end of the spring 2020 semester is rapidly approaching, and Savannah State faculty is working to ensure students do their best during the sudden transition from campus lectures to online classes. Financial aid arrangements are being made to accommodate students in need, and all offices r…
Savannah State University’s assistant professor of multimedia journalism, faculty adviser for Tiger’s Roar, and this year’s Southern Regional Press Institute director Jessica Sparks will be leaving to pursue her doctorate degree at University of Florida at the end of this spring semester.
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Last week, the Savannah State University administration emailed students requesting photos and information for a virtual commencement ceremony to take place on May 9 at 10 a.m., which was the same date as the originally scheduled commencement.According to the email, each graduate’s name will…
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The Office of Academic Affairs announced that a virtual commencement ceremony for graduate and undergraduate students will be held on Saturday, May 9 at 10 a.m.
As students continue to acclimate to the remote-learning style required during social distancing, many are wondering if the online meetings are worth their time.
On Friday, April 17, Desmond Stowe, director of student life at Savannah State University announced the 2020-2021 elected members of the student executive board. Only 27.6 % of the student body voted.
On April 17, 2020 Savannah State University officially announced that Destinee Clark and Malachi Stewart would be the 83rd Miss Savannah State and the 5th Mr. Savannah State University.
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Almost 22 million Americans filed for unemployment benefits in the past month, as they have been laid off due to the coronavirus outbreak. In addition to the money people are requesting to help with rent and utilities from unemployment, they're also submitting applications for the Supplement…
With shelter-in-place and social distancing policies in place, many people in the United States are being forced to work from home for the first time.While it can be nice to have a 10-second commute to another room of the house, there are many who have encountered challenges.For those who ar…
On April 17 Desmond Stowe, the Director of Student Life at Savannah State University, announced via Instagram live the election results for the 2020-2021 SGA and Mr. and Ms. SSU.With 573 votes Destinee Clark becomes the 83rd Miss Savannah State University and with 871 votes Malachi Stewart b…
As the coronavirus pandemic still has a firm grip across the world, many individuals are left to find alternative activities to pass the time. Many are out of work or are working from home while being confined to their homes, leaving everyone to seek some kind of outlet to get through the da…
On March 25, 2020, Savannah State University issued a statement addressing refunds for students.
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On March 25, Savannah State University issued a statement addressing refunds for students. The school announced students would be receiving 45% of their housing plan, dining plan, post office box, and transportation fee. Savannah State anticipates to have those refunds disbursed during the …
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Everyone could not wait to go into spring break to have fun but who would have thought it would turn into a in house pandemic.
After a two-week hiatus, students and professors at Savannah State University are getting acquainted with this new online course structure put in place at all schools in the University System of Georgia.
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Friday, March 13 turned into a bit of a nightmare for some students as they scrambled to make accommodations after receiving an email from Savannah State University (SSU) Housing in the evening of March 12 that all students are instructed to depart campus by close of business Friday, March 13.
Man of La Mancha opened on stage at Asbury Memorial Church directed by Travis Spangenburg with musical direction by Warren Heilman. This inspirational show has another weekend left on March 13 and 14 at 7:30 p.m. and on March 15 at 3 p.m.
The Southern Regional Press Institute was held on campus this past week Feb. 20-21. The theme of this year’s regional conference was about how to do it all in journalism as many graduates from Savannah State University's journalism and mass communications program are soon to be young media p…
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was updated after publication to include the university’s statement as follows: "We are aware an SSU student has been arrested for sexual misconduct against an acquaintance. There is no ongoing threat to the campus. All questions should be directed to the Chatham Co…
The theme of this year’s 69th annual Southern Regional Press Institute was "Going Solo: Prepared to Do It All". For students entering an industry viewed as “dying” by pessimists and “evolving” by optimists, students were encouraged in each session to develop multidimensional skills.
The Southern Regional Press Institute (SRPI) was started by Wilton C. Scott in 1951 to help students acquire skills in communications. SRPI helps connect journalism professionals and students in the south, through workshops and networking opportunities.
Many students attended the “Young Alumni Panel: Success After Graduation” session where they listened to the advice given to them by the alumnis in the room. This particular session was held by online content manager, Kareem McMichael. The recent graduates who spoke on their journeys were al…
Savannah State University and the City of Savannah are collaborating to present the 31st annual Savannah Black Heritage Festival, which began February 1 and will end on Feb. 23. The theme for this year’s festival is “Your Story, My Story, Our Stories”.
The 69th Southern Regional Press Institute (SRPI) will take place at Savannah State University on February 20-21, 2020. This year’s theme is “Going Solo: Prepare to Do It All” with Jessica Sparks, assistant professor of the multimedia and journalism department, as institute director. Sparks …
Savannah State University students are demanding better management of their dining services after several posts on social media describing heinous sanitation conditions went viral.
On February 4 at Neighborhood Comics, Wook-Jin Clark, cartoonist and illustrator, was interviewed about his new Gudetama book “Love for the Lazy” and gave aspiring artists some tips for their future. Clark has been a professional artist for approximately ten years.
While Savannah, Georgia is no stranger to powerful storms, Savannah State University has taken precautions in keeping students safe. With the forecast including the possibility of damaging winds, tornadoes, hail, and flooding, it is important for students to take precaution in order to stay safe.
On Jan. 20, the city of Savannah continued its 41st annual celebration for the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, kicking off the day’s festivities with a parade coming down East Broad Street to MLK Jr. Boulevard, passing the first African Baptist church where Dr. King, gave his legendary “I…
Public service is anything but a foreign concept to Van Johnson, who was inaugurated as mayor of Savannah on Jan. 1. After serving 16 years as First District Alderman, the Savannah State University alum has a plan to reduce violence in the city and increase transparency in the city government.
Left with the realization that campus life is far from utopian, students search internally for answers and ways to keep themselves safe throughout their college years. Many realize that in today’s world few places offer total guarantees of safety and security. Personal awareness of surroundi…
Richard Kessler’s Plant Riverside District is scheduled to open in early spring. The site was purchased on December 31, 2012 and after several years spent in design and construction, the 4.5 acre site is about to transform over one thousand feet of river coastline into a bustling entertainme…
CORRECTION: This story has been updated from its original to remove unverified information regarding the Starbucks in the Student Union.
CORRECTON: This story has been updated to reflect multiple misspelled names.
Le’Andrea Gillis, the 5’10” biology major from Adrian, Ga., has been enjoying her basketball season. The Treutlen High School alum has been averaging 19.9 points per game in all 15 Lady Tigers games.
Savannah State University fall commencement is this weekend, and Tiger’s Roar would like to acknowledge the graduation of editorial board member Amanda Wilkins.
For many this semester is a dream come true and the beginning of a new chapter. On Saturday, December 14, SSU will hold its 195th undergraduate commencement ceremony in the university’s Tiger Arena at approximately 8:30a.m.
At the start of a typical weekend at Savannah State University, a student showcase was held in Whiting Hall’s auditorium. The student showcase known as SSU Underground put on a concert full of local student artists which acted as a platform for Savannah State students to promote any personal…
Lee Ivory, celebrated journalist, media consultant and executive, former professor of journalism at Virginia Commonwealth University and American University, and former publisher and executive editor of USA Today’s Sports Weekly spoke to mass communications majors on Friday morning.
Democratic Presidential candidate Kamala Harris met on a conference call with various editors of HBCU publications recently to address her student journalism advocacy and her personal support of the importance of media in the upcoming election.
The flu is a common illness in any population, and it usually takes a few days for a person to recover from it. This year it has been projected that there will be many outbreaks that will affect many people, and people should prepare to get their flu shots.
To combat the spread of fake news, Facebook has announced that they are adding a news tab to their U.S. user interface. The company has teamed up with the Wall Street Journal, ABC News, CBS News and Fox News among other news outlets to test the site's new ad-on.
“Every entrepreneur is a problem solver, find a problem and you too can achieve maximum success”, says Dr. Samms-Brown as she opened up for the Savannah State University Entrepreneurship Day.Entrepreneurship Day is a formal forum that allows local high school students the exposure and intera…
When Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen originally introduced its chicken sandwich no one expected it would be as popular as it was. A fierce competition emerged between the fried chicken chain and the popular Chick-Fil-A, which claims to to be "Home of the Original Chicken Sandwich".
At 6 a.m. Saturday, a team of 70 Savannah State University volunteers prepared for an onslaught of runners on campus for the annual Rock 'n' Roll Savannah Marathon and Half-Marathon took place.
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